Central America

$159+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Central America

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JFK — SJO
Jul 14 — Jul 211
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 14, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/16:45 am
JFK
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GUA
1 stop16h 58m
American Airlines
Wed 11/113:52 pm
GUA
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JFK
1 stop17h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/88:30 pm
JFK
-
GUA
1 stop16h 26m
American Airlines
Tue 9/222:21 pm
GUA
-
JFK
2 stops18h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$363
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/54:10 am
JFK
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SAL
1 stop18h 22m
Copa Airlines
Wed 10/211:59 pm
SAL
-
JFK
1 stop24h 18m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/9$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/236:00 am
JFK
-
SAL
1 stop8h 22m
Delta
Sat 9/261:37 pm
SAL
-
JFK
1 stop9h 22m
Delta
Deal found 6/14$371
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:00 am
JFK
-
GUA
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
Tue 9/151:05 pm
GUA
-
JFK
1 stop9h 54m
Delta
Deal found 6/10$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/137:24 pm
JFK
-
SAL
2 stops17h 56m
American Airlines
Fri 11/203:22 pm
SAL
-
JFK
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$375
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/73:35 am
JFK
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GUA
1 stop7h 25m
Avianca
Tue 9/2210:00 am
GUA
-
JFK
1 stop13h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 6/12$375
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/256:00 am
JFK
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SAL
1 stop8h 32m
Delta
Sat 9/51:57 pm
SAL
-
JFK
1 stop9h 17m
Delta
Deal found 6/10$379
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/153:35 am
JFK
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GUA
1 stop7h 25m
Avianca
Tue 9/2210:00 am
GUA
-
JFK
1 stop14h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 6/14$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/175:00 pm
JFK
-
SAL
2 stops20h 29m
American Airlines
Sun 8/231:53 pm
SAL
-
JFK
2 stops18h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$380
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:30 pm
JFK
-
SAL
1 stop20h 18m
American Airlines
Sat 8/291:58 pm
SAL
-
JFK
2 stops18h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/710:00 pm
JFK
-
SAL
2 stops18h 07m
American Airlines
Tue 9/1512:24 pm
SAL
-
JFK
2 stops21h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$382

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for John F Kennedy Intl to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated June 14, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$359
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$458

Good round-trip deal

$487 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
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From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Central America
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Central America.
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/5

1:57 pm-1:14 am

1 stop9h 17m

$379

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/19

3:45 am-9:04 am

1 stop7h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/26

3:58 am-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 32m

$394

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/30

3:32 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop10h 02m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/3

1:43 pm-2:59 am

1 stop12h 16m

$427

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/23

4:10 am-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 11/29

4:59 am-2:59 am

1 stop21h 00m

$441

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 9/11

1:05 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$443

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 9/23

1:05 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 54m

$443

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/12

1:16 am-11:35 pm

1 stop23h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 11/20

7:30 am-5:17 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$454

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/3

1:16 am-9:07 am

1 stop8h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/8

8:06 am-2:59 am

1 stop17h 53m

$455

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/16

1:37 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 22m

$465

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/2

1:14 pm-1:14 am

1 stop10h 00m

$475

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America (average of $338). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Central America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 14, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Central America. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 14, 2026.

The most flights from JFK to 0CA are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Central America. Price data was last updated on June 13, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Central America. Reviews last updated June 14, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Copa Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America?

    For as low as $394, Delta can have you in Central America from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in 7h 19m. The distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America is about 2210 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Volaris El Salvador, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $35. Avianca flights start at $70 while deals on Delta start at $75 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America?

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America?

    On average you can expect to pay $417 for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America. The cheapest flight overall is $182 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl) is currently priced at $580.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Central America that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Central America flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Central America?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Central America.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Central America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Central America by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America (average of $338). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Central America

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Central America. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$90Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$110Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FrontierCheapest$136Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$136Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$158Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$289Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AeromexicoCheapest$406Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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